At the heart of this full-colour & visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information & over 200 detailed recommendations written by experts. From the deep blue fjords to the thundering waterfalls picturesque sunny beaches & the midnight sun you will find all the sights & top attractions explored in an easy-to-read A-Z format. superb 3D laminated illustrations display the key sights in perspective & include the Oseberg Ship the iconic Holmenkollen ski jump & the masterpiece of wooden architecture the Heddal Stave Church brought to life at the turn of a page. Clear & concise background texts cover Norway's fascinating & extensive history tracing key events from the first hunter-gatherers of the Stone Age to the granting of its independence from Sweden in 1905 & much much more. Special feature pages cover topics of particular interest that give a rare glimpse into everyday life & throughout the guide you will find answers to Norway's more intriguing cultural questions such as ' Where were swords traditionally left in stave churches?' & ' Where does the world's longest wooden staircase lead?'. A comprehensive ' Practicalities' chapter covers all the essential travel advice you need including accommodation transport food & drink health shopping money & much more not to mention useful insider tips for travellers with disabilities & those travelling with children. It reveals when & where you can catch festivals holidays & events throughout the year & also highlights where the best national parks & beaches can be found. There are plenty of ' Baedeker tips' alongside the relevant places & sights information making this guide ideal for on-the-spot reference. The guide is accompanied by a large fully indexed pull-out map along with 34 detailed maps & plans within the text that clearly pin-point the best places to stay & top venues to eat & drink en route. There are 4 recommended tours specially designed to ensure you see the very best of this beautiful & diverse country. Whether you want to enjoy the sun-drenched beaches in the South or explore the icy world of shimmering blue glaciers travel through fjord country or take a trip to see the most famous stave churches the 4 specially selected tours range from 4
- 10 days so you can choose the tour to suit you. Top sights are clearly plotted along the way with the distances marked between them. All of this invaluable information is contained within a handy plastic wallet that means that you can keep the guide & map together whilst ensuring that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker
- setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.